Home at Last

Home at Last Lyrics and
Music

The lovely
words and lyrics of the esteemed hymn begin with "Hark the song of holy rapture, Hear it break from yonder strand" as the first
line of the hymn. The words and lyrics of the "Home at Last"
hymn were written by its American author Fanny Crosby. The
author of the hymn, Fanny Crosby, was born on March 24, 1820 and died
on February 12, 1915. The exhilarating music that accompanies the
"Home at Last"
song of praise
was composed by William James Kirkpatrick. The
composer of the music to the "Home at Last" hymn, William James Kirkpatrick, was
born on February 27, 1838 and died on September 20, 1921. We have placed
"Home at Last" in the category of Christian Songs. Enjoy the encouraging
lyrics of this popular Christian song and traditional
church hymn.

Home at Last Hymn
Title: Home at Last *** Name
of Composer: William James Kirkpatrick *** Name
Author / Writer of Lyrics:
Fanny Crosby *** Hymns
Category: Christian Songs

Author of the Lyrics
The author of the motivational
words of the "Home at Last" lyrics, Fanny Crosby (March 24, 1820-February 12, 1915),
was born in Brewster, Putnam County, New York, United States and
achieved fame as a Hymn writer. Frances Jane Crosby (Fanny) was the most prolific American hymnist, writing over 8000 hymns.

Composer of Hymn MusicThe composer of the
music that accompanies the
words of "Home at Last", William James Kirkpatrick (February 27, 1838-September 20, 1921),
was born in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, United States and
became famous as a musician including the violin and cello and composer.

Information about the
HymnTitle of Hymn: Home at Last
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): Fanny Crosby (March 24, 1820
to February 12, 1915)
Nationality of Author:
American
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: William James Kirkpatrick (February 27, 1838 to
September 20, 1921)
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "Hark the song of holy rapture, Hear it break from yonder strand"
First Publication Date:
1882

Home at Last Lyrics

Hark the song of holy rapture,Hear it break from yonder strandWhere our friends for us are waiting,In the golden summer land;They have reached the port of glory,O'er the Jordan they have passed,And with millions they are shouting,Home at last, home at last:And with millions they are shouting,Home at last, home at last;

O, the long and sweet reunion,Where the bells of time shall cease;O, the greeting, endless greeting,On the vernal heights of peace;Where the hoping and despondingOf the weary heart are past,And we enter life eternal,Home at last, home at last:And we enter life eternal,Home at last, home at last.

Look beyond, the skies are clearing;See, the mist dissolves away;Soon our eyes will catch the dawningOf a bright, celestial day;Soon the shadows will be liftedThat around us now are cast,And rejoicing we shall gatherHome at last, home at last:And rejoicing we shall gatherHome at last, home at last.